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Friday, October 11, 2013

Close Up Forever Summer this November! : Yeah! Really! Noone Ever Said Summer is Only from March to May!

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Because during summer, it’s all good times and good vibes. And no one ever said summer is only from March to May! So Close Up is calling their "freshest beach party in the city" event CLOSE UP FOREVER SUMMER.

This will be happening on November 9, 2013 at Lot 1, Federacion Drive Bonifacio Global City. The time: 2:00 pm until10:00 pm.

Celebrate the best of being young when you celebrate the best of summer fun! Come in your beach attire! Since it is the freshest beach party in the city, prepare to get wet!

They are selling tickets on a buy1 get 1 basis because Closeup is all about fresh breath and getting people closer together! And Closeup forever summer is the best venue to make it happen! Bring a friend or a special someone and you’re sure to have a great time!

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The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) awarded on 30 September 2013 infrastructure contracts for the execution of various civil works at four (4) airports in the Visayas and Mindanao.

The contract for the Semi-Permanent Airport Terminal Project at the Puerto Princesa Airport was awarded to D.G. Sarmenta Construction in the amount of P 21,495,653.43, which is lower than the bid ceiling of P 22,682,431.07.

“This will improve passenger convenience by allowing the airport to meet increasing tourist arrivals in the meantime that long-term upgrades are being done,” said DOTC Spokesperson Migs Sagcal. “We are aiming for this to be up by summer next year.”

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Manila in England! Top male model, Charlie Sutcliffe, wears Manila by Sprinto, in England!

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Walker Underwear Philippines Rips off Baybayin Font

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"Seems like a trend that people and businesses in the Philippines don't respect intellectual property.

Walker Underwear stole my Baybayin artwork recently. They refused to make a public apology and threatened to take it to court. They took down their FB page with the photos after my supporters and I called them out."- Kristian Kabuay, Filipino Calligraphy Artist

I am reposting the article below to help share the news:

I’ve been ripped off again. This time by Walker Underwear from the Philippines. They used my Baybayin font that’s of my personal handwriting their “Extreme Collection:Baybayin”

I noticed it when some celebrity Teejay Marquez posted it on Instagram. I bust my ass traveling the world for free promoting Baybayin and Philippine culture out of my own pocket. This blatant disregard of my work will not be tolerated. I think it’s a great idea for Baybayin underwear but all they had to do was ask.

I’m sure they’ll come back and say our designer did it or it’s the fault of the freelancer. There was no note, we just downloaded it from the internet so we assume it was free. We never heard of you, etc. All lame excuses. If there’s any doubt of the origin of the art, they should know that they have to make an attempt to investigate.

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Be in the know on how you can help defend yourself and your loved ones against common health threats such as cancer, degenerative diseases and more!

Extra Excel International (Phils.), Inc. invites you to LIVE! With Dr. Chen, where acclaimed microbiologist and immunologist – Dr. Jau-Fei Chen, will answer some of the latest health and diet issues hounding the world today. Learn how Nutritional Immunology can provide you with the important knowledge to help defend you from various health threats and realize that your best protection can be found within the body!

November 9, 2013 (Saturday)
PICC Reception Hall
10:00am-12:00nn *FREE Gift for the early bird
Ticket Price: P50.00 only (pay on or before Nov 4)

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There will be a display of decent Mixed-Media works by Jeho Bitancor at Kanto Artist Run Space, on October 19, 2013 at 7 pm.

Having lived in the US for six years with neither milk nor honey (as the artist relies on his income outside the country), Jeho Bitancor reflects on the Dollar Tree store which is a veritable source of basic necessities for the less-privileged.

He parodies consumerism itself and contemporary art practice by treating the store as both junkyard and minefield from where to gather inspiration and materials alike.

Opening will be Oct 19 and exhibition will run until Nov 3.

Culminating Night of the Philippine Transit App Challenge

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The Culminating Night of the Philippine Transit App Challenge (PTAC) will be on 14 October 2013, 5:00pm, at the GT-Toyota Asian Cultural Center, UP Diliman, Quezon City.

The PTAC was launched last 02 July 2013 with the aim of promoting the DOTC's new database for rail, bus, and jeep routes within Metro Manila, and the MMDA's and CITOM's pilot databases for traffic incidents within Metro Manila and Cebu City.

From 17 submitted apps and websites, 10 teams will be given a chance to present during the Culminating Night. One of these 10 apps will be the selected as the Best Transit App, while another three will be given special awards.

DRIVEN Pinoy Dream Property and Lifestyle Event 2013

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We share the same vision with others of helping more Filipinos purchase their ideal homes by offering the best deals and reaching out to them here and abroad.

Well, we don't have to go far and beyond to touch base with them because this year-end, there will be a gathering in one interactive show and selling event!

This coming December 27, 28 and 29 at SMX Convention Center Hall 3, we are set to hold the first and most exclusive property and lifestyle event in the country showcasing the best the Philippines has to offer.

With a campaign entitled “DRIVEN Pinoy Dream Property and Lifestyle Event 2013”, this first of its kind trade show format will allow you to interact with a well-targeted, highly-qualified audience of actual property buyers and investors.

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Celebrate the most authentic beer festival in the Philippines as Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, in cooperation with the German Club of Manila, bring you the Oktoberfest Manila 2013.

Slated on the 18th and 19th of October at the Harbor Garden Tent, this year’s Oktoberfest celebrations promise remarkable evenings of pure Bavarian spirit that guests would truly enjoy. “Now on its fourth year at Sofitel, it is our pleasure to play host to the 75th year of the Oktoberfest celebration in Manila. Through the years, we have seen how Oktoberfest has helped promote camaraderie among the Filipinos and Germans”, says Adam Laker, Sofitel Philippine Plaza General Manager.

“This year’s 75th anniversary of the German Club’s Oktoberfest will be a milestone not only for the German Club but also for the Club’s objectives of promoting the Philippines as valuable destination for investment to German businesses.” says the Oktoberfest Chairman, Michael Scheile.

Sweat to Accomplishment :)

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Sweat--- a common used to everyone and known as to labor or exert oneself so as to cause perspiration. This story has relevance with sweat or perspiration. Prepare yourself for a tiring and exciting story of achievement.

It all started when our MAPEH teacher, Ser Gabby, announced that there will be an Aero dance Competition between the sections present on our batch. It’s the second time that we are to join this contest and anticipate that other sections will grab the bacon since they were the winners last season.

Although we look forward that we will not win the fight however, we still encourage ourselves since this will be the last time we are to join this Aerodance Competition.

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Hey, have you heard about a Sciolympics? Well, it's a combination of science and olympics. If you haven't experienced a Sciolympics, well I'm telling you it's really fun!

Pasig City Science High school just held its 2nd Sciolympics last September 30, 2013 with the theme of " MIND POWER and BODY WORKS".

It is the second time for us to seniors to experience this but it's the first time for the lower years. This event was a project of the science department. There were ten teams and each team was assigned with a specific color. Luckily, I belong to the Pinky Team with Mr. Gabby Lamsen as our team leader. ☺

Credit: to the owner

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Good Afternoon Chingus...... Chingus means friend in Korea....

Good News! I saw this blog in the internet and they are hosting a circle lens giveaway. This time two wonderful sponsors are promoting this giveaway and it is no other than KPOP2 and Dollykat Craft! This Giveaway is worldwide and is welcome for everyone. I myself joined this. For one simple reason and that is to get free lenses.

I am a friendly competitor so here is the link for everyone.

http://sumibunny.kittendollsofficial.com/2013/09/12/circle-lens-giveaway-kpop2/?subscribe=success#subscribe-blog

Be sure to join and do the steps correctly for more chances of winning.

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Empress Schuck is on the cover of Speed magazine October 2013 issue and there's also other fabulous reasons why you need to grab a copy now as posted on their Facebok fan page!

Top 5 reasons to grab Speed’s October issue

5. Interviews with On the Job star & The Apprentice Asia winner

We filtered out all the celebrity gossip and got to know the entrepreneur in our October cover girl, Empress Schuck. In People@Speed, The Apprentice Asia winner Jonathan Yabut talks about professionalism and gives tips on how to be the next success story.

4. Debut of Sports section

Geek is the new sexy here at Speed. We put up a new Sports section with product reviews and features to get you out of the house and unleash the fitness freak in you.

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Being bullied, whether at school, or at the playground, or anywhere within your neighborhood by other children the same age as you could become a very traumatizing experience. Unconsciously, it creates an emotional burden in our personality that may somehow bring our confidence down, and what's worst is that we may take this inferiority complex with us all throughout our lives - at work, as we start a family, as we raise our kids, etc.,. Unknowingly, if you have experienced being bullied during your younger years, it might have forever stained or bruised you, admit it or not.

The effects are damaging and may become a lifetime of struggle. We should act quickly before our children suffer the same disturbance to an otherwise peaceful and productive life.

iAcademy is actively promoting an Anti-Bullying Campaign in support of the National Bullying Prevention Month of October.

Below is a video made by the students to help create awareness and support the Anti-Bullying Campaign.

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Anne Curtis Smith is the Wow Group's newest endorser of Grand Videoke. Annebisyosa now titled as "grANNEdiosa" for being the new face of the videoke microphone formerly branded as Wow Magic Sing, which then changed its name to Wow Videoke and had product endorsers like Regine Velasquez (Asia's Songbird) and Charice Pempengco (International Singing Sensation) - and don't forget Willie Revillame as side endorser on his Wowowillie show.

Anne truly reflects most Filipinos who would be using the gadget that makes anybody sound like a pro because of its technology that somehow enhances your singing capability and helps you to comfortably and confidently sing with all your might. It's definitely a lot better than singing inside the bathroom.

We all know that Anne is not a professional singer, and she must have been playing around with gadgets like these before to practice, so everyone is assured that she will use the Grand Videoke to dramatically improve her singing prowess.

As what Andres V. Sanchez Jr., President of Wow Group, has said - they wanted a brand Ambassador that may not necessarily be a Soul Siren like Nina (I think he should have said Asia's Songbird like Regine Velasquez) or an International Singing Sensation like Charice Pempengco, but one who personalizes the "madlang people" and having a lot of followers in her TV, movie, and social media accounts is a big bonus.